On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Social Security Disability on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Residents of Frederick, Maryland, who are considering applying for Social Security disability benefits are likely aware that the process for applying for these benefits is becoming more difficult than ever. Receiving approval of a disability claim is becoming less and less common.
There has been a lot of political pressure lately to cut the federal funding for Social Security disability benefits, amidst public reports that unemployed people and other con-artists are undeservingly receiving Social Security disability benefits. This, among other things, is making it more and more difficult for those with legitimate qualifications to receive Social Security disability approvals.
On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Social Security Disability on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Residents of Frederick who have applied or will be applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are probably aware of the rise in Social Security applications and the increased difficulty to receive approval for benefits.
Since the early 1970s, the number of people benefitting from Social Security Disability Insurance has quadrupled. One driving factor for this is the improvements in medical technology in America. Beneficiaries are living longer now than they were at the outset of these benefits in the 1950s.
On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Social Security Disability Benefits For Illness on Monday, January 30, 2012
Maryland residents experiencing depression may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. Depression can be a serious health concern and, according to a recent study published last week, working long hours can contribute to increased levels of depression.
This study followed almost 2,000 employees for over five years. Researchers studied the workers' hours on the job as well as whether they had a predisposition to depression and whether they experienced instances of severe depression over the period of five years.
On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Social Security Disability on Friday, January 27, 2012
Many Maryland residents know that watching a loved one develop Alzheimer's disease can be an extremely difficult and emotional experience. According to a recent news article, as the U.S. population continues to age, more and more people with be diagnosed with the condition. According to the Alzheimer's Association, the number of people with some form of the disease will increase by 25 percent in the next 10 to 15 years.
Early-onset Alzheimer's is listed as one of the Social Security Administration's "Compassionate Allowances," which means that those who suffer from the disease should have their applications for Social Security Disability benefits fast-tracked. However, early-onset Alzheimer's disease has a reputation as being difficult to detect and diagnose. Symptoms like memory loss and confusion are often dismissed as simple an effect of getting older.
On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Social Security Disability Benefits For Illness on Friday, January 20, 2012
Traumatic brain injuries sometimes result in permanent disabilities, leaving Maryland residents in need of Social Security benefits. While repetitive traumatic brain injuries can certainly cause permanent damage to anyone, a recent study suggests that such injuries are especially damaging to those who are overweight.
Researchers studied former NFL football players, and found that the players who carried excess weight scored lower on mental-function tests and experienced reduced blood flow to important areas of the brain, as compared to former players of a healthy weight. The overweight players also displayed lower cognitive-function ability, the study found.
On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Veterans’ Issues on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Maryland area veterans may be interested to know that a government agency is currently working to cut down the waiting time for veterans - many with service-connected disabilities - who are applying for veteran's disability benefits.
Hopefully, the agency is working very fast as the wars wind down in Iraq and Afghanistan and more veterans will need this compensation. More than 1.5 million American veterans are currently awaiting disability benefit approval and the U.S. House Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies is reportedly looking for a way to expedite claims.
On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Social Security Disability on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
It is no doubt that many Maryland residents benefited from Social Security Disability Insurance benefits as they celebrated the holiday season. SSDI benefits help those who are unable to be employed due to disability by providing them with funding for their basic needs. However, it is often difficult to live on such a fixed income. In one case that readers of this blog may find interesting, the benefits are helping a West Virginia man who is raising his daughter.
The man is a 49-year-old single father from the Charleston area, and he has a disability that prevents him from working. He receives $828 in Social Security income as well as an additional $283 in food stamps. These benefits help him with his basic needs, but things are tight when it comes to providing for his 15-year-old daughter.
On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Social Security Disability on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Many Maryland residents who rely on SSDI benefits to cover their costs of living know that in an average month those benefits may not cover even basic needs. So, what happens when families with children are in the middle of the holiday season and only have SSDI income contributing to their budget? Many families rely on outside organizations to assist during these crunch times. A recent story profiles one family that is facing these difficulties in Illinois this season.
One family in McHenry County was not sure how they were going to make a holiday dinner or put presents under the tree for their three children. They, much like many other American families, are experiencing financial hardships that seem even more stressful during the holiday season. Were it not for a local church, this family may not have had a Christmas at all.
On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Social Security Disability on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
With all the negative attention surrounding the Social Security Administration and its distribution of benefits, it may be refreshing for Maryland residents to read a story about one of the many people who puts Social Security Disability Insurance payments to good use by carefully budgeting her resources.
A recent story highlighted a San Francisco woman who was diagnosed with chronic ataxia a few years ago. Since that time, she has become one of the many people in the U.S. who are struggling with a chronic disability. The accomplished photographer now finds herself relying on SSDI as well as host of nonprofit organizations which specialize in service to the disabled.
On behalf of Alan J. Nuta, Attorney at Law posted in Social Security Disability on Thursday, December 15, 2011
Many in Maryland have probably noticed some of the uproar about the Social Security Disability Insurance system.
Recent media reports have publicized the fact that many people who are in need of Social Security disability benefits are being denied them, while those who do not deserve benefits are sometimes approved.
